Ask Dave — The SHIFT Code™

Before you start

Ask Dave is a reflective wellbeing companion — developed from 30 years of crisis-support practice. It is not a clinical service, a crisis line, or a substitute for professional mental health support.

In an emergency, call 999. For confidential support any time, call Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7). For construction-specific support, call Lighthouse CIC on 0345 605 1956.

Everything you share here stays private. Privacy notice

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999 Emergency services

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 now.

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116 123 — Samaritans Free, 24/7, confidential

You don't have to be suicidal to call. They'll listen.

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0345 605 1956 — Lighthouse CIC Construction industry, 24/7

Built for people in construction. Free and confidential.

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A private space to think things through.

Ask Dave uses The SHIFT Code™ framework to help you reflect on where you are and what's weighing on you. It's not a crisis line — but if you're struggling, it's a place to start.

Everything you share is private. Your employer and HR cannot see this conversation.

I confirm I am 18 years of age or over, and I understand Ask Dave is a reflective wellbeing companion, not a clinical or emergency service.

Optional: If Ask Dave detects that I may be at risk of harming myself or others, I consent to an alert being sent to my company's nominated welfare contact so they can check in with me. No conversation content will be shared — only that support may be needed.

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Good to have you here. This is a private space — whatever you share stays between us.

Where are you at today? You can be straight with me.